Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, September 23, 2026 — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed it is looking into claims made by a criminal hacking group regarding a data breach affecting the bureau’s official jobs portal, FBIJobs.gov. The group has asserted responsibility for stealing sensitive employee data and compromising the website.

Details surrounding the alleged breach, including the specific nature of the sensitive employee data purportedly accessed and the methods used by the hacking group, have not been publicly disclosed. The FBI has acknowledged the investigation into these claims but has not provided further specifics on the timeline or scope of the incident.

The jobs website, FBIJobs.gov, is a key platform used by the bureau to advertise open positions and manage applications. A compromise of this site could potentially expose personal information of individuals who have applied for or are currently employed by the FBI. The extent to which any data was actually exfiltrated or what specific systems were affected remains under investigation.

The hacking group’s claims were reportedly made public, prompting the FBI’s internal review. Information regarding the identity of the criminal hacking group or their motives has not been released by the bureau. Authorities are working to verify the legitimacy and impact of the alleged intrusion.

The FBI has not commented on whether affected individuals have been or will be notified. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available. The contractor’s name, if any was involved in managing the website, was not provided. The outcome of the investigation, including any potential code violations or fine amounts, has not been determined.


Story summarized from the original created by ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.

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